Polycarboxylic Acid Patents (Class 560/76)
  • Patent number: 11965125
    Abstract: A compound has an excellent rate of change in HTP caused by exposure. A liquid crystal composition is formed of the compound. A cured product, an optically anisotropic body, and a reflective film can be obtained by curing the liquid crystal composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: FUJIFILM Corporation
    Inventors: Yuko Suzuki, Keisuke Kodama
  • Patent number: 10947472
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a lubricant base oil for power transmission (in particular, a lubricant base oil for traction drives) having a high traction coefficient and a high flash point. The present invention relates to a lubricant base oil for power transmission comprising an alicyclic dicarboxylic acid diester compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R1 to R5 are the same or different, and each represents hydrogen or linear or branched C1-4 alkyl, and two R1, two R2, two R3, two R4, and two R5 may respectively be the same or different; and ring A is wherein R represents C1-3 alkyl, and n represents 0, 1, or 2; when n represents 2, R may be the same or different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: NEW JAPAN CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akinobu Takegami, Shinya Tsujimoto, Yasuyuki Kawahara, Jun Itsuki
  • Patent number: 10793495
    Abstract: A method for the synthesis of a aryl compound of Formula (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: Boulos & Cooper Pharmaceuticals Pty Ltd
    Inventors: Ramiz Boulos, John Feutrill
  • Patent number: 10577297
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing saturated Cn- and C2n-alcohols, wherein the separation of the Cn-alcohols and the C2n-alcohols is effected by means of at least one two-column system or by means of at least one dividing wall column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Evonik Operations GmbH
    Inventors: Dirk Fridag, Robert Franke, Michael Grass, Florian Boeck, Corinna Hecht, Benedikt Dercks, Udo Lenz, Christoph Hiller, Christoph Ehlers, Stefan Münzner
  • Patent number: 10266477
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a terephthalic diester by reacting terephthalic acid with at least one alcohol, wherein terephthalic acid is suspended in the alcohol in a dispersing tank, the preliminary suspension is passed from the dispersing tank into a reactor and converted in the presence of an esterification catalyst, and water of reaction is distilled off together with the vapor as alcohol-water azeotrope, the vapor is at least partly condensed, the condensate is separated into an aqueous phase and an organic phase and the organic phase is conducted through a column in which the organic phase is run counter to at least a portion of the vapor, and the organic phase is collected in the lower region of the column and at least partly passed into the dispersing tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Armin Schraut, Martin Kaller, Rob Bronneberg, Jasmin Stammer, Martin Das, Gerrit Harnischmacher
  • Patent number: 10239818
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a terephthalic diester by reacting terephthalic acid with at least one alcohol, wherein terephthalic acid is suspended in the alcohol in a dispersing tank, the preliminary suspension is passed from the dispersing tank into a reactor and converted in the presence of an esterification catalyst, a reaction suspension is drawn off from a region between the upper region and the lower region of the reactor, a first stream of the reaction suspension is recycled into the upper region of the reactor and a second stream of the reaction suspension is introduced into the lower region of the reactor, and the reaction suspension is thus mixed, wherein the stream drawn off and/or the first stream is passed through a heat exchanger outside the reactor and heated; and water of reaction is distilled off together with the vapor as alcohol-water azeotrope, the vapor is at least partly condensed, the condensate is separated into an aqueous phase and an organic phase and the
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Armin Schraut, Martin Kaller, Rob Bronneberg, Jasmin Stammer, Martin Das, Gerrit Harnischmacher
  • Patent number: 10207978
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a terephthalic diester by reacting terephthalic acid with at least one alcohol, wherein terephthalic acid is suspended in the alcohol in a dispersing tank, the preliminary suspension is passed from the dispersing tank into a reactor and converted in the presence of an esterification catalyst, and water of reaction is distilled off together with the vapor as alcohol-water azeotrope, the vapor is at least partly condensed, the condensate is separated into an aqueous phase and an organic phase, the organic phase is dewatered and the dewatered organic phase is passed at least partly into the dispersing tank.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Armin Schraut, Martin Kaller, Rob Bronneberg, Jasmin Stammer, Martin Das, Gerrit Harnischmacher
  • Patent number: 9234086
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticizer composition which comprises an ester-based plasticizer and an ether compound and exhibits improved workability and heat loss in proportion to content of the ether compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Kim, Sung Shik Eom, Mi Yeon Lee, Dong Hyun Ko, Da Won Jung
  • Patent number: 9200139
    Abstract: Disclosed is a plasticizer composition which comprises an ester-based plasticizer and an ether compound and exhibits improved workability and heat loss in proportion to content of the ether compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Kim, Sung Shik Eom, Mi Yeon Lee, Dong Hyun Ko, Da Won Jung
  • Patent number: 9068136
    Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for high-temperature applications contains (A) a pyromellitate ester, (B) a sulfur-containing triazine antioxidant, and (C) a thiophosphoric acid ester antioxidant. When the lubricating oil composition for high-temperature applications according to the invention is applied to a chain, a gear, a bearing and the like, an amount of evaporation of the lubricating oil composition is restrained for a long time and fluidity thereof is also kept for a long time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: IDEMITSU KOSAN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takuya Ohno, Tahei Okada, Hideto Kamimura
  • Patent number: 9062179
    Abstract: An ester composition including terephthalate compounds substituted with a non-hybrid and non-branch type alkyl group, a hybrid and branch type alkyl group, and a non-hybrid and branch type alkyl group, respectively by 0.5 wt % to 9.5 wt %, by 14.5 wt % to 43.8 wt %, and 46.7 wt % to 85 wt % based on the total weight of the ester composition, a method of preparing the same, and a resin composition including the same are provided. The ester composition has a short absorption time with respect to the resin and short fusion time and improves the processability of the resin composition. In addition, good physical properties may be provided when manufacturing a sheet and a compound such as a cable, an interior of a car, a film, a sheet, a tube, a wallpaper, a toy, a flooring material, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: LG Chem, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu Kim, Mi Yeon Lee, Dong Hyun Ko, Chil Eui Hong, Gyu Il Lee
  • Publication number: 20150140350
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl, preferably the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jihad M. Dakka, Lorenzo C. DeCaul, Christine A. Costello, Edmund J. Mozeleski, Pierre Osterrieth, Stephen Zushma, Allen D. Godwin, Diana Smirnova, Catherine A. Faler, Victor Deflorio, Didier Naert
  • Publication number: 20150025186
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method for preparing an ester plasticizer and an ester plasticizer prepared by the method. More specifically, disclosed are a method for preparing an ester plasticizer comprising trans-esterifying 100 parts by weight of dioctyl terephthalate with 0.1 to 89.9 parts by weight of butyl alcohol, and an ester plasticizer prepared by the method. Advantageously, provided are a novel method for preparing an ester plasticizer and an ester plasticizer with superior physical properties, prepared by the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Hyun Kyu KIM, Da Won JUNG, Mi Yeon LEE, Dong Hyun KO
  • Patent number: 8901169
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R5 and X are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Theravance Biopharma R&D IP, LLC
    Inventors: Erik Fenster, Melissa Fleury, Adam D. Hughes
  • Patent number: 8846292
    Abstract: A radiation-sensitive composition containing a resist compound having a high sensitivity, a high resolution, a high etching resistance, and a low outgas which forms a resist pattern with good shape and a method of forming a resist pattern and novel compositions for forming a photoresist under coat film which is excellent in optical properties and etching resistance and contains substantially no sublimable substance and an under coat film formed by the composition. Radiation-sensitive composition containing a solvent and a cyclic compound having, e.g., a cyclic compound (A) having a molecular weight of 700 to 5000 which is synthesized by the condensation reaction of a compound having 2 to 59 carbon atoms and 1 to 4 formyl groups with a compound having 6 to 15 carbon atoms and 1 to 3 phenolic hydroxyl groups, and a cyclic compound for use in the radiation-sensitive composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Masatoshi Echigo, Dai Oguro
  • Publication number: 20140275605
    Abstract: A composition is described comprising a mixture of (methylcyclohexyl)toluene isomers having the following formula: wherein the mixture comprises at least 50 wt % in total of the 3,3, 3,4 4,3 and 4,4-isomers of (methylcyclohexyl)toluene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Jihad M. Dakka, Lorenzo C. DeCaul, Wei Tang
  • Publication number: 20140249328
    Abstract: This invention relates to a formulation comprising a compound of formula (I) where R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen, optionally substituted C1-18 alkyl, optionally substituted C1-18 alkenyl, optionally substituted C3-8 cycloalkyl, optionally substituted C3-8 cycloalkenyl or optionally substituted aryl; provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is an integer from 5 to 40 inclusive; the use of a compound of formula (I) (i) as an adjuvant provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is an integer from 5 to 40 inclusive; and (ii) as a solvent provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1 and R2 is an integer from 5 to 20 inclusive; to certain novel compounds of formula (I) and to a process for preparing those novel compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: SYNGENTA LIMITED
    Inventor: Anne Waller
  • Publication number: 20140212666
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is a C4 to C14 hydrocarbyl, preferably the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Inventors: Jihad M. Dakka, Lorenzo C. DeCaul, Christine A. Costello, Edmund J. Mozeleski, Pierre Osterrieth, Stephen Zushma, Allen D. Goodwin, Diana Smirnova, Catherine A. Faler, Victor Deflorio, Didier Naert
  • Publication number: 20140213709
    Abstract: Provided are compounds of the following: wherein R1 is a saturated or unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon optionally substituted with an alkyl and/or an OXO-ester, and R2 is the residue of a C4 to C14 OXO-alcohol. Also provided are processes for making the compounds and plasticized polymer compositions containing said compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
    Inventor: EXXONMOBIL RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING COMPANY
  • Publication number: 20140134843
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to novel methanofullerene derivatives, negative-type photoresist compositions prepared therefrom and methods of using them. The derivatives, their photoresist compositions and the methods are ideal for fine pattern processing using, for example, ultraviolet radiation, beyond extreme ultraviolet radiation, extreme ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and charged particle rays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Inventors: Alex Philip Graham Robinson, Jon Andrew Preece, Richard Edward Palmer, Andreas Frommhold, Dongxu Yang, Alexandra McClelland, Drew Athens, Xiang Xu
  • Patent number: 8716514
    Abstract: A catalyst system useful in polymerizing olefins comprising a solid, hydrocarbon-insoluble catalyst component containing magnesium, titanium and halogen and an internal or external electron donor comprising a substituted hydrocarbyl four to eight-membered cycloalkane dicarboxylate wherein the substituents are positioned on the cycloalkane to place the dicarboxylate groups into adjacent conformational positions and wherein the substitutes contain 1 to 20 carbon atoms and may be joined to the cycloalkane structure to form a bicyclo structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Ineos USA LLC
    Inventors: Andreas B. Ernst, Jerome A. Streeky, Wallace L. Oliver
  • Patent number: 8709281
    Abstract: A liquid crystal composition comprising a chiral dopant compound represented by the following structure (Structure 1): wherein: R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen, —(C?O)R9, —(C?O)R10, alkyl, aryl, alkaryl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyaryl, or heterocyclic all either substituted or unsubstituted, or combine to form a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; and R3-R9 are as described in the disclosure. Also featured are liquid crystal compositions comprising a chiral dopant compound represented by any of Structure 2-4 as described in the disclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Kent State University
    Inventors: Donald R. Diehl, Erica N. Montbach
  • Publication number: 20140096703
    Abstract: Disclosed are a plasticizer that, when used for a heat-resistant resin composition, improves elongation retention, enhances aging resistance and heat resistance, and exhibits superior tensile strength, tensile strength retention, heating loss or the like before and after heating, thus contributing to enhancement in physical properties of the heat-resistant resin, a plasticizer composition, a heat-resistant resin composition and a method for preparing the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: LG CHEM, LTD.
    Inventors: Mi Yeon Lee, Dong Hyun Ko, Hyun Kyu Kim, Da Won Jung, Gyu Il Lee
  • Patent number: 8692013
    Abstract: A process for making bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalates useful as antiplasticizers for thermoplastic polyesters is disclosed. Dimethyl terephthalate is reacted with an excess of an aryloxyalkanol in the presence of a condensation catalyst to produce an intermediate mixture comprising a bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, a mono(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate, and unreacted aryloxyalkanol. This mixture continues to react at reduced pressure while unreacted aryloxyalkanol is removed and the mono-ester content is reduced to less than 1 mole % based on the combined amounts of mono- and bis-esters. Both steps are performed substantially in the absence of oxygen. Additional unreacted aryloxyalkanol is then removed to provide a purified bis(aryloxyalkyl)terephthalate having an overall purity of at least 98 mole % and a yellowness index less than 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Stepan Company
    Inventors: Rick Tabor, Brian K. Mirous, Timothy L. Lambert, Michael E. O'Brien, Matthew I. Levinson, Daniel J. Dershowitz
  • Patent number: 8691868
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to compounds having the formula: where R1-R6, a, b, and Z are as defined in the specification, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds have neprilysin inhibition activity. In another aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising such compounds; methods of using such compounds; and processes and intermediates for preparing such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: Theravance, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam D. Hughes, Erik Fenster, Melissa Fleury, Roland Gendron, Edmund J. Moran
  • Patent number: 8664427
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for preparing hyperbranched polyhydroxybenzoic acid alkoxylates, comprising the steps of: (a) reacting at least one polyhydroxybenzoic ester with one or more alkylene oxides, optionally in the presence of a basic catalyst, (b) allowing the polyhydroxybenzoic ester alkoxylates formed in step (a) to react with transesterification to form hyperbranched polyhydroxybenzoic acid alkoxylates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Daniel Schoenfelder, Bernd Bruchmann, Anna Cristadoro, Achim Loeffler, Matthias Schopohl, Andreas Kunst
  • Patent number: 8633333
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with benzoic acid and/or benzoic acid derivatives in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations. The compounds are distinguished by their particularly light sensory impression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventor: Markus Dierker
  • Publication number: 20130345387
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a polyester, containing conducting a transesterification reaction of at least one compound selected from compounds represented by the following formulae (1) to (3) with a diol compound in the presence of a catalyst: wherein Ar is a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group or the like; R1 is CX1Y1R4; R2 is a hydrogen atom or CX2Y2R5; R3 is a hydrogen atom or CX3Y3R6; R7 is a perfluomalkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms; X1 to X3 are a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or Rf; Y1 to Y3 are a fluorine atom or Rf; R4 to R6 are a fluorine atom, Rf, ORf or the like; and Rf is a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Jumpei Nomura, Hidekazu Okamoto, Atsushi Fujimori, Takashi Okazoe
  • Patent number: 8614348
    Abstract: A liquid crystalline compound has excellent liquid crystal properties, particularly high phase transition temperature. Diamantane compounds are represented by the general formula (I): (I) wherein A and B are each a six-membered, saturated or unsaturated, carbo- or hetero-cycle, and these cycles may have substituents, which substituents may be united to form a ring; and R1 and R2 are each a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, and part of the carbon atoms of the hydrocarbon group may be replaced by heteroatoms or heteroatom-containing groups, while part of the hydrogen atoms thereof may be replaced by halogen atoms or heteroatom-containing groups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignees: National University Corporation YOKOHAMA National University, JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation
    Inventors: Yasushi Yokoyama, Tsuyoshi Gushiken, Takashi Ubukata
  • Patent number: 8546604
    Abstract: The invention relates to a diol-ester based plasticizer prepared by reacting a diol and a carboxylic acid for use with a polyvinyl chloride resin composition to impart improved physical properties, such as hardness and tensile strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: SK Innovation Co., Ltd., SK Global Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hao Wang, Seung Gweon Hong, Tae Wook Kwon, Jae Suk Koh
  • Patent number: 8541615
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a biphenyltetracarboxylic acid ester by oxidative coupling a phthalic acid ester by using a catalyst comprising at least a palladium salt, a copper salt and a ?-dicarbonyl compound in the presence of a molecular oxygen, wherein the ?-dicarbonyl compound is supplied into a reaction mixture liquid intermittently at an interval of less than 30 minutes, or continuously. This method allows, in particular, the selective and economical production of an asymmetric biphenyltetracarboxylic acid tetraester such as 2,3,3?,4?-biphenyltetracarboxylic acid tetraester.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Ube Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Masayuki Nishio, Hiroaki Imajima, Takato Nakamura, Yoshihiro Yamauchi
  • Publication number: 20130232853
    Abstract: The present invention is directed generally to a method of production of biobased chemicals, biofuels, and lignin residues from lignin sources, including waste lignin. This method may allow for selectively producing biobased chemicals, biofuels, and lignin residues from lignin sources using certain processing methods. The methods for production of these biobased chemicals, biofuels, and lignin residues may be provided by chemical-induced processing, catalytic oxidative lignin depolymerisation processing, and catalytic hydroprocessing. Further, the catalytic hydroprocessing from processes including catalytic reduction processing, catalytic hydrodeoxygenation processing, and/or catalytic/dehydrogenation processing may also be used. The method described herein also provides a means in which waste from the process(es) may be reduced and/or recycled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: THESIS CHEMISTRY, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Peterson, Jignesh S. Patel, Vladimir Romakh, Benjamin M.T. Scott
  • Publication number: 20130225827
    Abstract: An improved process for the preparation of aryl substituted olefinic amines such as (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-isopropoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine and (2S)-(4E)-N-methyl-5-[3-(5-methoxypyridin)yl]-4-penten-2-amine and new intermediates used in said process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicants: TARGACEPT, INC., ASTRAZENECA AB
    Inventors: Gary Maurice Dull, John Genus, Tommi Ratilainen, Per Olof Ryberg, Janna Hellstrom, Niklas Wahlstrom, Thomas Wannman
  • Patent number: 8518683
    Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as fuels. For example, systems can use feedstock materials, such as cellulosic and/or lignocellulosic materials, to produce ethanol and/or butanol, e.g., by fermentation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Xyleco, Inc.
    Inventors: Marshall Medoff, Thomas Craig Masterman
  • Publication number: 20130197261
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the 3,4-Dicarboalkoxybiphenyl-3?,4?-dicarboxylic acid (including the corresponding acid anhydride) represented by the general formula (1): wherein R11 and R12 each represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and n represents the number of waters of hydration that is 0 or 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: UBE INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasushi Yamamoto, Yasutaka Yoshida, Hikaru Yatabe, Yoshihiro Yamauchi, Tetsurou Tsuji
  • Publication number: 20130189571
    Abstract: A rechargeable battery includes a compound having at least two active sites, R1 and R2; wherein the at least two active sites are interconnected by one or more conjugated moieties; each active site is coordinated to one or more metal ions Ma+ or each active site is configured to coordinate to one or more metal ions; and “a” is 1, 2, or 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Inventors: Ali Abouimrane, Wei Weng, Khalil Amine
  • Patent number: 8470198
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel calamitic mesogenic compounds which are especially suitable for use in birefringent films with negative optical dispersion, to novel liquid crystal (LC) formulations and polymer films comprising them, and to the use of the compounds, formulations and films in optical, electrooptical, electronic, semiconducting or luminescent components or devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Merck Patent GmbH
    Inventors: Kevin Adlem, Owain Llyr Parri
  • Publication number: 20130123356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
    Inventors: Masahiro Okuyama, David Selwood, Cristina Visintin, David Baker, Gareth Pryce
  • Patent number: 8415496
    Abstract: The present invention relates to polyesters prepared from benzene, cyclohexene and cyclohexane compounds having carboxylic acid groups at the 1 and 4, and optionally the 2, positions, such as terephthalic acid or dimethyl terephthalates, and alkylene glycols, such ethylene glycol or 1,4-butane diol. The invention also relates to processes for preparing such polyesters. The invention also relates to such polyesters derived from starting materials derived from renewable resources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Amyris, Inc.
    Inventors: John W. Frost, Adeline Miermont, Dirk Schweitzer, Vu Bui, Edward Paschke, Douglas A. Wicks
  • Patent number: 8378138
    Abstract: Provided herein are self-assembling compounds that can form ion channels in lipid bilayers or cell membranes and ion-channel-forming compositions comprising the self-assembling compounds. Also provided are methods of making and using the ion channels formed from a plurality of molecules of the self-assembling compounds. Further, provided are methods of treating or preventing conditions and diseases that are related to the dysfunction of ion channels, including chloride channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: The University of Hong Kong & Versitech Limited
    Inventors: Dan Yang, Xiang Li
  • Publication number: 20130041174
    Abstract: A catalyst for alkylation contains an inorganic structural material having an ion-exchange ability and a metal ion having a valency of 2 or more. The metal ion is supported on the inorganic structural material. The inorganic structural material is preferably a zeolite. The metal ion is preferably a lanthanide metal. The catalyst for alkylation imparts industrially satisfiable activity and selectivity and can be readily separated, collected and recycled. Furthermore, the process for producing an alkylaromatic hydrocarbon compound includes reacting an aromatic hydrocarbon compound and a compound having an unsaturated bond in the presence of the catalyst for alkylation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicant: UBE INDUESTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Yasushi Yamamoto, Hikaru Yatabe
  • Publication number: 20130006010
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of esters of 2-propylheptanol with benzoic acid and/or benzoic acid derivatives in cosmetic and/or pharmaceutical preparations. The compounds are distinguished by their particularly light sensory impression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbH
    Inventor: Markus DIERKER
  • Publication number: 20120329871
    Abstract: A compound for use as an antimicrobial having a formula (A).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
    Inventors: Allan James McKinley, Thomas V. Riley, Nigel Lengkeek, Scott Stewart, Ramiz Boulos
  • Publication number: 20120328788
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an additive as well as a process to improve the adhesion of a mortar to a building substrate, wherein the mortar is mixed with said additive and is applied to a building substrate selected from the group of polystyrene-containing substrates, polyolefin-containing substrates or polyvinyl chloride-containing substrates, the additive containing (i) a plasticizer that is liquid at 50° C. or lower, has a boiling point of 100° C. or higher, and that has a solubility parameter ? 25° C. between 22.5 MPa1/2 and MPa1/2; (ii) optionally, a filler that has a BET surface area of at least 40 m2/g; (iii) optionally, a biopolymer, (iv) optionally, a protective colloid; and (v) optionally, a water-insoluble film-forming (co)polymer based on ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The invention also covers an additive and a kit of parts suitable for use in the above process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
    Inventors: Hongli Willimann, Robert Koelliker, Andrey Petrovich Pustovgar, Hans Wicki, Urs Heini, Thomas Aberle
  • Publication number: 20120316255
    Abstract: Provided is a strength-improving agent for the production of polyurethane foam, said agent enabling the production of a polyurethane foam having high tensile strength, tear strength and compressive strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: SANYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
    Inventors: Koji Kabu, Tomohisa Hirano, Yasuhiro Shindo, Shogo Sugahara
  • Publication number: 20120310004
    Abstract: The invention relates to nonyl alcohols with a low degree of branching and derivatives produced using them. In particular the present invention relates to mixture of primary nonyl alcohols in which at least 80% of the alkyl chains are linear and at least 15% of the alkyl chains are branched at the 2-carbon position and its derivatives. The low degree of branching produces derivatives that are more elongated and less bulky that similar derivatives produced with more highly branched alcohols.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: SHELL OIL COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul Theodore SHARKO, Julian Richard BARNES, James Grace CRUMP
  • Publication number: 20120302781
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and materials useful for depolymerizing a polymer. In one embodiment, for example, the disclosure provides a method for depolymerizing a polymer containing electrophilic linkages, wherein the method comprises contacting the polymer with a nucleophilic reagent in the presence of a guanidine-containing compound. The methods and materials of the disclosure find utility, for example, in the field of waste reclamation and recycling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Lupton Hedrick, Russell Clayton Pratt, Robert M. Waymouth
  • Patent number: 8318699
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compounds that are allosteric inhibitors of tumor necrosis factor receptor I, compositions comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds and compositions thereof in the treatment of TNF-? mediated conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignees: The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania, Cephalon, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark I Greene, Ramachandran Murali, Xin Cheng, Raphael Ottenbrite, Yingxin Xiao
  • Publication number: 20120279570
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preparing large soluble graphenes. The method comprises attaching one or more hindering groups to the graphene, which can prevent face-to-face graphene stacking by reducing the effects of inter-graphene attraction. The large graphenes can absorb a wide spectrum of light from UV to near infrared, and are useful in photovoltaic devices and sensitizers in nanocrystalline solar cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: INDIANA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Liang-shi Li, Xin Yan
  • Patent number: 8293134
    Abstract: An optically anisotropic material having a good durability against light is provided. Further, an optical element having a good durability against light and an optical information writing/reading device employing such an element are provided. The optically anisotropic material is obtainable by polymerizing a polymerizable liquid crystal composition containing at least 5 mol % of at least one type of polymerizable compound represented by a general formula CH2?CR1—COO—K-Cy-Cy-L-OCO—CR2?CH2. A phase difference plate 4 produced by employing the optically anisotropic material has a good durability against light, and accordingly, the phase difference plate 4 can realize an optical heat device suitable for large capacity writing/reading by employing a blue laser as a light source 1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Satoshi Okada, Hiroshi Kumai, Makota Hasegawa